THE COPYRIGHT ACT OF 1976 GIVES COPYRIGHT OWNERS SIX ABSOLUTE RIGHTS TO THEIR

PROPERTY THAT CAN NOT BE VIOLATED OR INFRINGED UPON:

  • REPRODUCTION
  • ADAPTATION
  • DISTRIBUTION
  • PERFORMANCE
  • DISPLAY
  • DIGITAL TRANSMISSION


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Copyright Act of 1976
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You should be aware of some of the amendments that have occurred that might affect you:
United States Copyright Office - Amendments to the Copyright Act